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Drawing date extended for Drag Bus Offer

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Seems that I need to make a call on whether to cancel this drawing due to the minimum number of entries not being attained.  I believe that instead of canceling altogether, I will extend the drawing date one week to allow more possible participants to get their shot at this killer bus.  There WILL BE a drawing one week from today, approximately 3pm CST.  No matter if more entries are purchased or not..the drawing will be held 2/6/16.
Sorry for any inconvienence.
THANKS AND GOOD LUCK!!

Chance to win this drag bus !!
Get your entries HERE in the HTC Shop
– OR –
Send $10 per Entry directly thru paypal * HERE *
(PLEASE be sure to add “Drag Bus drawing entry” in the notes if sending direct.)

 

 

 

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Process Shots : Blue Blazes FIRE!!

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How about a rare peek at my Blue Blazes FIRE technique??

Ok…you got it! lol
STEP 1 ~ loose fire added and coated with candy blue.
wpid-2015-02-21-17.43.47.png.pngThis layer is the first one and is eventually going to be more of a glow or background when subsequent layers are applied. So it is done loosely, mostly freehand with the nozzle of the airbrush tilted at a 45 degree angle, blowing towards the rear of the casting.
STEP 2 ~ Starting to add tighter, more defined fire licks.
Blue Blazess fire STEP 2Now I begin adding tighter defined licks with a mixture of AutoAir Wicked detail White, Transparent Base and High Performance reducer.  Its almost a milky looking liquid.  2 drops of Detail Blue wicked is added to the mix when in airbrush.  I am using a Badger Sotar for this step and HotDawg stencil from FlameMasks.com to create the fire licks.
STEP 3 ~ More licks added.
Blue Blazes Fire process for 1/64th scale. Step 3Adding more fire licks.  Notice these licks generally are inside the confines of the first layer but do not follow it completely.  The first layer also acts as a “road map” of where the fire will go on in subsequent layers..
STEP 4 ~ Fire licks of layer 2 are completed.
Blue Blazes Fire 1/64th scale technique in process - step 4And the last of this layers fire licks are done.  Notice these licks while more defined than the previous layer, are still a bit wide and loose.  This is how each layer should progress.  Each layer becoming tighter and more defined than the last while still not following the same paths exactly.
STEP 5 ~ Erasing and defining the licks.
Blue Blazes FIRE 1/64th scale technique ~ Stewp 5I used a trans parent black to define and “erase” unwanted licks or areas of the 2nd layer fire licks.  This should be done with care.
STEP 6 ~ 2nd Layer completed with a few coats of candy blue.
Blue Blazes FIRE 1/64th scale technique - step 6This is the final step for the second layer of fire. Candy blue is applied in several light layers fading from dark to very light towards the front. More layers of candy are applied at the rear than the front, creating a fade in the color.
More layers will be added (usually about 5 to 6 total} after this. Each getting more and more defined than the previous layers. The final two layers should be adding a lot less new licks, but rather add to existing licks. Thise should be small areas where the fire would be the most “hot” if it were really burning. In the last couple layers, remember the old saying “Less..is MORE.”
2014 KB Kustoms

Wicked Tribal VW Bus – #2 in series – Candy Red-Black Cherry plus FLAMES!

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WickTribDB_red_gold_prvw1Just put this one up FOR SALE in the shop!!
See more pics and description too!!
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Here is a peek of the second Wicked Tribal VW Drag Bus to become available…sooon!!
Sometime this weekend…look for it here in the HotToyCars Shop!!
Or you can always hit me up before then.
Candy Red tribal designs with Black Cherry Pearl main color.
Side is done in two tone and…
the nose and roof have a few layers of Candy Pagan Gold FLAMES!!
Detailed lights and logo…white letter tires with RRs up front and sanded tread rear tires.  Mounted in custom acrylic display case, fitted foam inserts and signed box!

 

 

2014 KB Kustoms

Wicked Tribal VW Drag Bus Series- BLACK GOLD Edition!

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I did THREE VW Drag Buses with this Wicked Tribal Graphic set,
EACH ONE however was given its own unique Paint Scheme, thus is really more like a “One of One” that a series car…or maybe its the best of both worlds!!  Either way, these are all killer pieces!
Here is the one have dubbed “Black Gold Pearl” obviously for its sparkling paint which has a slight shift, showing more black than gold in some lights.  Really nice!  There were four different types of gold and gold pearls custom mixed and used in various ways to create the unique fades of golden tones. All PAINT!!  Detailed lights and logo too!

Please See the HTC Shop Item
for more pics and in depth information..and if its not too late, you can add to your collection while your there!!

Only ONE Black Gold Edition was made, so when its gone, its gone!

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Greater OKC Hot Wheels Show – July 2014

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Im really happy about our local clubs shows here in Oklahoma City..they just seem to get better and more fun each time they roll around!  Its an early wake up call for us Night Owls, but well worth it!

Below are a few pics of the show/sale on 7-26-14…this is about half of the vendor space as it spilled out well in the main hallway too.  LOTS of great deals on great diecast from multiple brands.
Visit Greater Oklahoma City Hot Wheels website
or
check them out on Facebook for the next show date.

There is also a video I put together below which chronicles the fun we had as well as the winners of the drawing we had for some rare OKC Club cars.  I added a little twist here and there..lol

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SPECIAL offer Coupon from Hot Toy Cars!!

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So, those Exclusive KB Kustoms Licensed DiecastSpace.com Vegas Convention cars are available at www.AirbrushDiecast.com and you would loooooove to get one or two but finances gotcha down?
Hot Toy Cars is here to help!!

Until the end of March, use the following exclusive code when checking out at AirbrushDiecast.com with any of the DCS Vegas Convention licensed event cars…and take advantage of a nice 15% off regular price!!!

Special code (enter during check out)

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2010 KB Kustoms

KBs Double Candied 49 Merc

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Heres a quick look at a reeeeeally killer led sled Ive just put together (finally). Its a 100% 49 Merc with double candied fade and flames, plus some Majik Blue Pearl licks that were shot, and remasked with a slight offset making some licks appear to have a slight highlight or shadow (depending on available light). A base of candy gold, tangerine, red, violet, to blue candy fade was used for the roof and upper side flames, which were masked and a SECOND (altho light) candy fade was applied..giving it that ‘double’ candied look.
KB Kustoms Double Candy Flamed 49 Merc!
The body received a side window post removal as its only major change (and even thats subtle!). This one was a pain however due to the ‘real’ tail and head lights used in the original version. The headlights could not be removed without destroying them, but the tail lights were saved and reapplied after MUCH (and I DO mean ALOT!) aggrevation due to their size. I actually lost one and had to steal a replacement from another stock cast..but thats ok..when I do that one, it WONT be needing the stock lights! 👿
KB Kustoms Double Candy 49 MercIF I had not been so happy with the way the paint had turned out..at one point, I woulda just forgot about using the tail lights and started over, filling in/remolding the rear lights area entirely. But..eventually..they made it. Im not totally happy with how far they protrude, but, this is it, and honestly..the paint more than makes up for that!
OH..the front lights are brass brads with the heads machined down to size for the lamps to fit with a slight ‘frenched in’ look.

Here is the official store item link where you will find larger pics and of course have an opportunity to adopt this piece.

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